February 2012
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October 2011
With the reinvention of hearty home cooking led by UK celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, founder of deVOL, Paul O'Leary comments on the enduring appeal of farmhouse kitchens with the Financial Times.
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May 2011
The Simmonds family created their dream kitchen with a British seaside twist.
Using deVOL bespoke furniture with light tones, the Simmonds created a light, open kitchen with an island as the centre of attention.
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December 2010
Nina and Darren Harrison-Guess created a kitchen to suit their family as well as their period home.
Nina and Darren have combined modern conveniences with period features to create an elegant kitchen that meets all their family's needs.
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May 2009
Sam and Ben Benbow's self build oak framed house is home for their new deVOL kitchen which they feel adds a nice "contemporary and fresh" feel to the Border Oak home.
Sam and Ben Benbow chose cream and pistachio freestanding cabinets to create a fresh and modern feel to their traditional kitchen furniture.
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April/May 2009
The English Home features Ben and Merry Albright's second Border Oak cottage which once again features a deVOL kitchen.
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April 2006
Once again deVOL are listed in Country Living's annual Kitchen Directory but this year Country Living
has also chosen a deVOL kitchen within a Border Oak home as the leading feature in their spring kitchen special.
Style and Simplicity
A sense of balance
Shaker "quietness"
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April 2011
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August 2011
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February 2011
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March 2011
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October 2011
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February 2012
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October 2007
Town for country - The Cruickshanks' painted kitchen is the perfect addition to their new rural lifestyle.
"The couple thought that a roomy kitchen diner in a bespoke country style using natural materials and light colours would suit them best."
"Jane and Ian looked at several magazines until they found kitchen company deVOL, who make bespoke furniture using natural materials."
"We were spoilt for choice as they offered a wide variety of furniture and finishes, not to mention clever layout options."
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April 2008
deVOL kitchens are featured on the front cover of the April edition of Period House.
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February 2011
Pam and Albert Mariner are the latest to place a deVOL kitchen in the centre of their Border Oak home.
Pam and Albert created a light spacious kitchen in their modern oak house which sits on a stunning 12 acre plot.
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September 2006
Trade Secrets - Self Build and Design invited specialists in their field to show us around their
own homes and offer professional advice and insider knowledge on everything from house design to
lighting and gardens.
Kitchen design expert Paul O'Leary offers his three top tips:
Consider the orientation of a
kitchen, the objective is to make cooking a pleasurable pastime rather than a chore
Leave some space in your kitchen
so it doesn't feel too claustrophobic
Thinking about how you use your
kitchen should be your constant guide
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June/July 2005
Top of the Class – Retired teachers Wendy and Paul Broadley called upon a former pupil to help them create a
kitchen that was fit for their rural home.
Having a more spacious kitchen has made a huge difference to Wendy, and this is especially noticeable when she is cooking dinner for friends.
"It's so workable and easy to look after", she smiles, "and just as bright and sociable as I imagined it would be."
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Kitchen Directory
Every spring, Country Living Magazine publishes the who's who of
bespoke kitchen companies. In recognition of the quality of
design and craftsmanship deVOL
has been featured in this prestigious directory every year
from 2002 to 2010. With the typical costs from
each company identified, deVOL stand out as particularly affordable.
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February/March 2005
Emma and Alan Corner's new
kitchen is an enchanting celebration of country character, designed
to suit a converted old barn – part of a re-development
of agricultural buildings in a tranquil Leicestershire village.
The room has been designed with such panache that it has an exhilarating feel.
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Magazine
April 2006
Four years after we saw them building their first Border Oak house, Merry
and Ben Albright are at it again.
Merry's attention to detail remains impressive, and her craftsman-made
kitchen is the same as before, with cunning addition of a specially designed
recycling cupboard with built-in bins for different types of household
waste.
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November 2007
Country Charm - Merry and Ben Albright have built a beautiful Border Oak oak-frame cottage that is perfect for a young family - on a remarkably low budget.
The bespoke free-standing kitchen/diner is finished in a combination of soft creams and blues, with oiled maple and granite worktops and a black limestone tiled floor.
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December 2004
Paul O'Leary's company deVOL built the freestanding tulipwood and alder kitchen
furniture and painted them in a duo of delicate hues to compliment this Border Oak home.
Merry and Ben Albright knew exactly the home they wanted… "we
chose bespoke, freestanding wooden kitchen units from deVOL.
We picked them because we admired the craftsmanship and they
provide the traditional feel we're looking for in the kitchen."
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August
2005
A Moveable Feast – choose freestanding kitchen furniture that you can re-arrange to suit
your lifestyle.
Flat fronted larder with wicker baskets, and glazed wall cupboards, both deVOL.
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June 2004
The Prestons turned to Paul O'Leary of deVOL kitchen company in
Quorn, who suggested a few radical changes...
Design secrets: The trick to making long, narrow kitchens look
more spacious is to not have runs of units along both walls.
Cut-off areas are great for storage such as the fridge freezer
or a larder cupboard. Keep the activity area in full view of where guests
gather so that cooking is not a chore, it's the main attraction.
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May 2006
Most Fitting - Liz Scotney wanted her new units
to blend with a much-loved pine table and an old school cupboard...
Paul O'Leary of deVOL then carefully
designed each piece of furniture to fit flush against the
thick, uneven walls, and built shelving to complement
existing ones which had been made from a church pew.
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October 2006
Ben and Merry were determined to create a home that incorporated as many environmentally friendly features
as possible. The result is an inspiring example of sustainability and style from Border Oak, a home for the future but with
a solid sense of the past too.
deVOL's split compartment bin allows items to be easily separated for recycling...
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August 2006
deVOL, a company specialising in handmade kitchen furniture, was used for
its traditional style cabinets which perfectly reflect the age and style of
the house.
"The room is now so inviting that the Strakers tend to spend most of their time here."
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June 2006
Free and Easy - The use of freestanding furniture is perfect for
creating a sense of openness whilst retaining a mood that is quite informal.
Just perfect for a light-filled, country style space, deVOL's
freestanding kitchen is painted in tones of Tea Tree and Georgian 23. Topped
with maple and Balmoral Red granite and with a farmhouse table that's
ideal for family gatherings.
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May 2006
The word on…Kitchens
Cooking, entertaining, eating, living – it all happens
in the kitchen these days. When it comes to equipping your kitchen
there's a multitude of companies to choose from. Let our
guide take the leg work out of your search.
"deVOL beautifully finished, cabinet made furniture for kitchens" English Home.
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February 2004
A timeless mix of traditional country style with modern understatement.
A double Belfast sink under the window of this Border Oak home was the starting point
for the design of the kitchen. The freestanding kitchen cabinets,
from deVOL, are painted in natural cream and warm blues.
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December 2003
When Catherine Brady designed her bespoke,
free-standing kitchen she knew exactly what she wanted – contemporary
glamour in her favourite colours of purple and pink.
The bespoke deVOL kitchen consists of a huge purple island
unit and a large storage cupboard in vibrant pink.
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April 2003
Merry and Ben Albright have built a traditional
style oak frame home by Border Oak in just four months thanks to the use
of a new construction system. The project was followed for
the new series of C4's Grand Designs.
A handmade freestanding kitchen from deVOL Kitchens with maple
and granite worktops and a double Belfast sink perfectly suits
the cottage style.
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December 2005
Properly Dressed – No Victorian-style kitchen is complete without a traditional dresser.
This freestanding design by deVOL epitomises simplicity. Matching
and complementary furniture in pale shades helps create a sense
of space.
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